The mind is the source of all experience, and by changing the direction of the mind, we can change the quality of everything we experience.

If we could see the whole truth of any situation, our only response would be one of compassion.

All that we are looking for in life - all the happiness, contentment, and peace of mind - is right here in the present moment.

Compassion is the spontaneous wisdom of the heart. It's always with us. It always has been, and always will be. When it arises in us, we've simply learned to see how strong and safe we really are.

When you transform your mind, everything you experience is transformed.

The opportunity to experience yourself differently is always available.

Happiness and unhappiness are not primarily created by the material world or the physical body. First and foremost, they are decisions of the mind.

When we become fixed in our perceptions we lose our ability to fly.

There's no difference between what is seen and the mind that sees it.

Within our perceived weaknesses and imperfections lies the key to realizing our true strength.

Being human means having power; specifically, the power to accomplish whatever we want.

... A state is a human community that (successfully) claims the monopolyof the legitimate use of physical force within a given territory.

Give me a land of boughs in leafA land of trees that stand

Sacred cows make the tastiest hamburger.

Life without friends is death without witness.

Let Harlequin be taken with a fit of the colic, and his trappings will have to serve that mood too.

Nobody starts a band to make friends; you do it because of the music.

I feel my task is done. I feel a sense of satisfaction, ... It's the moment and I seized it.

The scalable, profitable strategy is to change the game, not to become the most average.

I'm like a surfer right now. I'm just surfing the wave. Except that I can't swim, so I'm on the board trying to hold on tight.

A cartoon character isn't a specific person. It isn't Tom Cruise or George Clooney playing the part, it's a character that could be you. It's easier for you to get drawn into it in a special way.